North Chennai Records Heavy Rainfall: Kathivakkam Tops List with 310.2 mm, Parrys Gets 300.9 mm

Several parts of Chennai recorded substantial rainfall, with Kathivakkam topping the rainfall monitoring table at 310.2 mm, followed by Parrys with 300.9 mm. Sathangadu recorded 234.4 mm, while Thiruvottiyur and Ennore received 198.6 mm and 192.4 mm, respectively.

The readings indicate particularly high rainfall in several northern parts of Chennai. Kargil Nagar recorded 180 mm, while Tondiarpet INDRRA ARG received 145 mm. Meenambakkam (PAL) recorded 142 mm, followed by Cemetery Road at 141 mm.

Other monitoring locations also reported considerable rainfall. Tondiarpet recorded 129 mm, Basin Bridge received 125 mm, Manali registered 113.1 mm and Manali New Town recorded 112.6 mm. Vepery and Nungambakkam received 108 mm and 107.7 mm, respectively.

Chennai Rainfall Details

The following table lists the rainfall figures provided in the shared monitoring data.

Significant Differences Across Locations

Kathivakkam recorded the highest rainfall in the listed locations, at 310.2 mm, which was 9.3 mm more than Parrys. Sathangadu ranked third with 234.4 mm. The figures show substantial differences in recorded rainfall across the monitoring points.

The rainfall totals may be relevant to residents monitoring local weather and possible waterlogging in low-lying areas. However, the figures alone do not confirm flooding, traffic disruptions or the impact on specific neighbourhoods.